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Category " Beams & Timbers"





The Many Faces of Reclaimed Doug Fir




22
Oct

Douglas fir is a perennial favorite due to its nuanced look and versatility. Explore our favorite ways to use this dynamic wood in your next building project: (more...)


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Style Elements: Handhewn Beams for Higher Ceilings and Old School Charm

Many design trends rely on addition: adding furniture, mirrors, new textiles etc. Yet, often the most eye-catching rooms are architecturally unique.  Homes that feature rough hewn beams, for example, have a unique historic feel and a look of excellent workmanship. (more...)


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From the Portland Timbers to the Legendary Forestry Center, the Definitive List of Portland’s Most Famous Wood-Themed Attractions




18
Nov

Portland’s nickname may refer to the city’s early foray into forestry, but we have evolved into a trendsetting city of sustainability and environmental responsibility.  Below we have put together some Portland wood highlights for travelers and locals alike. The Portland Timbers are one of Oregon’s most beloved athletic teams. As one of the newest professional sports teams in Portland, the Timbers...


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AltruWood Presents: Hand Hewn Post and Beam Ideas




03
Feb

What is it about the authentic, aged look of hand-hewn beams that transforms a space? It’s certainly hard to single out one aspect, but one thing’s for certain: hand-hewn wood adds a beautifully rugged look to interiors and exteriors alike. At AltruWood, we pride ourselves in our expertise of reclaimed wood products and design, and our knowledge of hand-hewn timber is no exception. Hand-hewn...


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Hand-Hewn Beams: Decorative vs. Structural




30
Apr

If you’re drawn to the authentic, aged look of hand-hewn beams, then you’re not alone. Many homeowners are choosing these beautifully rugged reclaimed timbers as a building material. But did you know that hand-hewn beams are not created equal? Here’s a look at different types of hand-hewn beams, and which home design applications you should choose for each.   Decorative Hand-Hewn...


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A Brief History of Hand-Hewn Timbers: How were they and how are they made?




12
Feb

A hand-hewn timber is a wooden marvel: the product of intensive labor and old-fashioned craftsmanship. Hand-hewn beams are a prized commodity among those who favor antique building materials, and the carpentry techniques used to create them are still in use among traditional builders today. What is a hand-hewn timber? It’s any long piece of building material that has been transformed from round...


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AltruWood Featured in Natural Home and Garden Magazine




13
Apr

We are very pleased to announce that two recent articles in Natural Home and Garden Magazine cite AltruWood as a resource for clean, green products for today's homes. One feature provides advice to home owners on choosing products that are healthy--or low in toxic content--for home design or remodels. This takes everything into consideration, from furniture to paint to flooring. Another feature focuses...


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Dead Standing Timbers in Your Backyard




05
Apr

Dead standing timbers are a great alternative to living lumber. That’s because dead standing timbers possess properties not found in living lumber. Dead standing timbers are also great for outdoor spaces. If there’s such a thing as the after-life, dead standing timbers represent. Nature dries dead standing timbers. Dead standing trees like oak timber and fir timber are less likely to be warped...


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Posting, Tweeting and Pinning




29
Mar

Recently, we joined Pinterest. Considering the site's explosive 2012 growth, we wanted to find out what all the fuss was about. We've been busy pinning and repinning since we joined. Are you on Pinterest? Check us out! We've also been Facebooking and Tweeting for some time now. Every once in a while we like to highlight the things we've been talking about on our social media sites. Especially when...


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Oak Flooring from Dead Standing Trees




22
Mar

It’s the ecologically-concerned citizen’s dilemma: on one hand, you hate the thought of stripping a forest of its living resources; on the other hand you love the look and quality of real wood flooring in your home. After all, even the most fervent tree-hugger still has to build a house out of something, right? Here’s an option that may ease your worries: lumber salvaged from dead standing...


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